Highlands at Mountain Park Ranch Homes For Sale

The Highlands is a neighborhood within Mountain Park Ranch, a large, well-established master-planned community in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix, tucked up against South Mountain. It’s a family-friendly area of single-family homes from the 1980s and 1990s, with community amenities and some of the best hiking in the city right at the edge of the neighborhood.

If you want an established, amenity-friendly home near South Mountain’s trails, the Highlands at Mountain Park Ranch is a great place to look.

Quick Fact	Highlands at Mountain Park Ranch
Location	Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix, against South Mountain
City	Phoenix
Master Plan	Neighborhood within Mountain Park Ranch
Built	1980s and 1990s, by production builders of that era
Bedrooms	Three to four bedrooms in many homes
Price Range	Recently in the mid-$500,000s
HOA	Yes - maintains shared amenities and common areas
Amenities	Pools, ramadas, tennis and sport courts, greenbelts, parks, paths
School District	Kyrene (elementary/middle) and Tempe Union High
Nearby	South Mountain Park and Preserve; Ray Rd and Chandler Blvd shopping
Golf	Foothills Golf Club and other Ahwatukee courses nearby
Freeways	I-10 and Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway)

Highlands at Mountain Park Ranch at a Glance: The Highlands is a neighborhood within Mountain Park Ranch, a master-planned community in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix next to South Mountain. Single-family homes date from the 1980s and 1990s, commonly with three to four bedrooms on lots with room for a pool.

What Homes Cost in the Highlands

Homes here have recently been in the mid-$500,000s, though it varies with the size, the updates, and the lot. As an established Ahwatukee neighborhood, the value is a solid single-family home with community amenities and easy access to the mountain. Ask for the latest sold prices to get an accurate picture.

The Homes

These are established single-family homes built for everyday living. In general you’ll find:

Single-family homes from the 1980s and 1990s
Three to four bedrooms in many homes
Real lots with room for a yard and often a pool
Many updated over the years, so expect a mix of original and refreshed

Who Built It

Mountain Park Ranch was developed as a master-planned community over the 1980s and 1990s, so the homes came from the production builders of that era, and many have been remodeled since. You’ll see a mix of original and updated homes.

Community Amenities

Mountain Park Ranch is known for its amenities, which the Highlands shares:

Community pools, ramadas, and tennis and sport courts
Greenbelts, parks, and walking paths
An HOA that maintains the shared amenities and common areas
Direct access to South Mountain Park and Preserve

Things to Do Nearby

Getting Outside

South Mountain Park and Preserve — one of the largest municipal parks in the country — is right there for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, with community parks and pools closer to home.

Shopping and Eating

Ahwatukee’s shopping and restaurants along Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard are close, with more a short drive toward Chandler and Tempe.

Golf

Ahwatukee has several golf courses nearby, including the Foothills Golf Club.

Schools

The Highlands is served by the Kyrene School District for elementary and middle school and the Tempe Union High School District, with well-regarded Ahwatukee schools nearby. Boundaries can vary by address, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific home if that matters to you.

Why People Like Living Here

People choose the Highlands at Mountain Park Ranch for the mix of an established, amenity-rich community and easy access to South Mountain’s trails, in a family-friendly part of Ahwatukee with good schools. It’s a solid value for a single-family home with a yard and community perks.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Highlands

1. What’s it like to live in the Highlands at Mountain Park Ranch?

It’s an established, family-friendly Ahwatukee neighborhood with community amenities and South Mountain right at the edge — easy, settled suburban living with a lot of outdoor access.

2. Is the Highlands a quiet neighborhood?

Yes. It’s a settled, master-planned area with longtime residents, greenbelts, and quiet streets, so it tends to be calm and family-oriented.

3. Is it near hiking trails and parks?

Very. South Mountain Park and Preserve — one of the largest city parks in the country — is right there for hiking and biking, and Mountain Park Ranch has its own community parks and greenbelts.

4. Is the Highlands pet-friendly?

It’s a great area for pets. Most homes have real yards, the streets and greenbelts are easy to walk, and South Mountain’s trails are close. Check any HOA pet guidelines for a specific home.

5. What kind of homes are in the Highlands?

Single-family homes from the 1980s and 1990s, commonly three to four bedrooms on real lots, many with pools. You’ll find a mix of original and updated homes.

6. Who built the homes in the Highlands?

Mountain Park Ranch was built by the production builders of the 1980s and 1990s as a master-planned community, and many homes have been remodeled since.

7. Are there custom homes in the Highlands?

It’s mostly builder-built production homes rather than customs, though many have been updated and expanded over the years. Custom homes are more common elsewhere in the Ahwatukee Foothills.

8. How’s the location for getting around?

Ahwatukee sits along the I-10 and Loop 202 (South Mountain Freeway), so you can reach Chandler, Tempe, the airport, and downtown Phoenix without much trouble.

9. What’s nearby for shopping and dining?

Ahwatukee’s shopping and restaurants along Ray Road and Chandler Boulevard are close, with more options a short drive toward Chandler and Tempe.

10. How do I get started buying in the Highlands?

Get pre-approved, then have someone watch the neighborhood for you so you can move when the right home comes up. Reach out to Andrew Holm and The Holm Group to get started.

Learn More

Want to see more of the area? Browse what’s currently for sale on our Phoenix homes for sale page. And for city info and services, check the City of Phoenix website.

Internal link: theholmgroupaz.com/phoenix-homes-for-sale

External link: phoenix.gov (City of Phoenix)

Work With Andrew and The Holm Group

Thinking about buying or selling in the Highlands at Mountain Park Ranch or anywhere in Ahwatukee? Andrew Holm and The Holm Group know this part of the Valley well, and they’re straightforward and easy to work with.